(Reuters) – Walt Disney Co animation head and co-founder of Pixar John Lasseter, considered a modern-day Walt Disney due to his creativity and business success, will depart on the finish of the yr, the corporate mentioned on Friday.

FILE PHOTO: Government Producer John Lasseter attends Disney-Pixar’s U.S. premiere of “Coco” within the Hollywood part of Los Angeles, California, U.S. November eight, 2017. REUTERS/David McNew/File Photograph

Lasseter was the inventive power behind film hits like “Toy Story,” “Frozen,” and “Finding Nemo,” that received Academy Awards and reaped billions of on the field workplace.

Friday’s choice, introduced in a Disney assertion, adopted a six month depart of absence by Lasseter after what he referred to as “missteps,” together with undesirable hugs that made staff uncomfortable.

“Following his sabbatical, John Lasseter will assume a consulting role at The Walt Disney Company until December 31, 2018, at which time he will be leaving the company,” Disney mentioned.

Disney didn’t announce a substitute however Chief Government Bob Iger famous within the assertion that Lasseter had assembled “a team of great storytellers and innovators with the vision and talent to set the standard in animation for generations to come.”

Lasseter, 61, mentioned within the assertion that “the last six months have provided an opportunity to reflect on my life, career and personal priorities.”

“While I remain dedicated to the art of animation and inspired by the creative talent at Pixar and Disney, I have decided the end of this year is the right time to begin focusing on new creative challenges,” he added.

Lasseter joined the corporate in 2006 when Disney purchased Pixar Animation Studios.

Disney animation and Pixar movies have bought roughly $14 billion value of tickets worldwide since Lasseter joined Disney, in response to a Reuters evaluation of information from the Field Workplace Mojo web site.

Lasseter took his depart after a report within the Hollywood Reporter final November that mentioned some ladies at Disney had been made uncomfortable by bodily contact from him.

He apologized in November in a memo to staff who felt “disrespected or uncomfortable,” however mentioned his intent was “benign.”

A number of accusations of sexual misconduct in opposition to entertainers, businessmen and politicians up to now yr have led to many being fired or to resignations. The scandal impressed a widespread #MeToo social media motion by victims of sexual harassment or abuse.

Lasseter was absent earlier this week from the world premiere in Hollywood for Pixar’s subsequent launch, “The Incredibles 2” on June 15.

On-line ticket vendor Fandango mentioned this week that the film is on tempo to grow to be its greatest animated pre-seller ever.

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